Cases1401381/2025

Claimant v Blakehill Healthcare Limited

2 September 2025Before Employment Judge SelfBristolon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£4,909

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The Employment Judge determined under rule 21 that the claimant's claim for unauthorised deductions from wages succeeded. The respondent is ordered to pay £4,909.32 gross.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against Blakehill Healthcare Limited. The claim was filed with Bristol Employment Tribunal on 2 May 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the time limit.

Decision

Employment Judge Self issued a default judgment under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure. The judge determined that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £4,909.32 gross.

Practical note

Default judgments under rule 21 allow tribunals to determine claims on paper where respondents fail to file defences, provided the claim is well-founded on its face.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£4,909

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure rule 21

Case details

Case number
1401381/2025
Decision date
2 September 2025
Hearing type
default judgment
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No